It has been a while since I read this, and I've only just now added this review to Goodreads...

I have to admit I can't remember much. It was a nice reIt has been a while since I read this, and I've only just now added this review to Goodreads...

I have to admit I can't remember much. It was a nice read, but it was too poetic for me - that's a matter of taste though, and hats off to the translator who managed to get the poetic language across. I did appreciate the chance to read this in English....more

This was my first time reading Murakami, and I have to say I'm slightly baffled.

I usually read murder mysteries, so I'm used to having everything explThis was my first time reading Murakami, and I have to say I'm slightly baffled.

I usually read murder mysteries, so I'm used to having everything explained at the end and no loose plot unsolved. But this book... does not have that. It's not a bad thing, I just found it difficult to adjust to. Still a worthwhile read - and I know I'll re-read it again trying to understand it.

The writing was beautiful, and left me with the feeling that there's something hidden in plain sight which I don't get... ...more

I waited for this book for weeks, and it didn't disappoint. The illustrated edition is beautiful, and highly recommended if you like Chris Riddell's lI waited for this book for weeks, and it didn't disappoint. The illustrated edition is beautiful, and highly recommended if you like Chris Riddell's line works.

The plot twist was unpredictable, to me, and the ending was befitting. ...more